Category: Politics
CDU General-Secretary urges end to tax increase statements
(de-news.net) – According to media reports, Carsten Linnemann, General-Secretary of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has urged the governing coalition to cease internal discussions concerning…
Cabinet to approve freeze on citizens’ money and impose stricter sanctions
(de-news.net) – Following the freeze of citizens’ money (Bürgergeld) rates in 2025, the German government intends to maintain these levels in 2026. According to media…
Germany’s social policy under scrutiny: calls for reform spark political debate
(de-news.net) – Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reaffirmed his position that Germany’s social assistance systems require substantial reform, asserting that the current framework is no…
Germany to launch active retirement scheme in 2026 as part of new pension reform
(de-news.net) – The active retirement scheme, recently endorsed by the senior representatives of the governing coalition parties, is anticipated to be enacted in the forthcoming…
BDA urges swift welfare reform as unemployment is up, the workforce remains stable, and training gaps persist
(de-news.net) – The Confederation of German Employers’ Associations (BDA) has issued a renewed call for decisive action in the ongoing debate surrounding welfare state reform….
Federal Minister Prien advocates local autonomy as to mobile phone policies in education
(de-news.net) – Prior to the forthcoming ‘Mobile Phone Summit’ in Dresden, Federal Minister of Education Karin Prien (CDU) has expressed her opposition to the implementation…
Legislating equality: gender representation and accountability in corporate leadership
(de-news.net) – Federal Minister of Justice Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has announced her intention to examine, within the current legislative period, the potential justification for imposing…
Holetschek (CSU) advocates state-supported savings plan, while SPD supports systemic health reform
(de-news.net) – During ongoing deliberations on social reform, Klaus Holetschek, Chairman of the CSU parliamentary group in the Bavarian Landtag, has proposed the introduction of…
Germany approves rules for a National Security Council with an integrated mission
(de-news.net) – The Federal Cabinet has ratified the procedural framework for the proposed National Security Council (NSC), which, according to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is intended…
Federal Cabinet approves military service legislation with an emphasis on voluntary participation
(de-news.net) – The German Federal Government has formally endorsed a legislative proposal aimed at modernizing the country’s military service framework. Central to the initiative is…
Germany and Belgium forge EU alliance to combat organized crime and drug trafficking
(de-news.net) – To promote more robust and harmonized measures against organized crime and narcotics trafficking, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has affirmed his intention to…
Söder proposes multi-billion-euro consolidation plan
Markus Söder, Chairman of the CSU and Minister-President of Bavaria, has advanced a comprehensive fiscal consolidation proposal aimed at addressing ongoing economic pressures within the…
